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50 Years of ERIC
The Education Resources Information Center (ERIC) is celebrating its 50th Birthday! First opened on May 15th, 1964 ERIC continues the long tradition of ongoing innovation and enhancement.

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Bracke, Marianne S.; Graveel, John G. – Natural Sciences Education, 2014
Calibrated Peer Review (CPR) is an online tool being used in the class Introduction to Agriculture and Purdue University (AGR 10100) to integrate a writing and research component (http://cpr.molsci.ucla.edu/Home.aspx). Calibrated Peer Review combines the ability to create writing intensive assignments with an introduction to the peer-review…
Descriptors: Peer Evaluation, Research Skills, Agricultural Education, Introductory Courses
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Sandall, Leah; Mamo, Martha; Speth, Carol; Lee, Don; Kettler, Timothy – Natural Sciences Education, 2014
A research study investigated student perception of the use of metacognitive activities in the classroom. The courses were large enrollment (n greater than 100) introductory Plant and Soil Sciences courses taught in the fall semester. The courses implemented activities such as concept sketches or conceptual modeling to help students develop their…
Descriptors: Student Attitudes, Metacognition, Introductory Courses, College Science
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Mikhailova, E. A.; Tennant, C. H.; Post, C. J.; Cicimurri, C.; Cicimurri, D. – Natural Sciences Education, 2013
Museums provide unique learning opportunities in soil science. The Bob Campbell Geology Museum in Clemson, SC, features an exhibit of minerals and rocks common in the state and in its geologic history. We developed a hands-on laboratory exercise utilizing an exhibit that gives college students an opportunity to visualize regional minerals and…
Descriptors: College Students, Soil Science, Museums, Educational Opportunities